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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 306.27 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 306.27 and 160.11 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 306.27 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/306.27 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 306.27 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 49,036.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,036.89/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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